Raw Milk
The herd share is currently full
Dairy Cow Shares
Gallups Market Garden is a pickup location for raw milk! We work with a local Amish farm that sells cow shares to bring raw milk to the community. Jersey cow milk on average contains 18% more protein, 20% more calcium and 25% more butter fat than average whole milk. The blended A2A2 herd is managed by a 5th generation Amish Dairyman. Herd health/testing is monitored by an independent lab every 6 months. One share costs $50 (one-time fee). You would also be responsible for paying a boarding fee of $8.50/week (paid quarterly). One share would entitle you to 1 gallon of raw milk per week.
Order Jars
You will need three 1-gallon jars per milk share. You can purchase them here. This is how we handled our weekly rotation—at all times we will have two of your jars and you will have one.
Be sure to write your name on the lid of each jar. It is your responsibility to leave a clean, sanitized jar each week when you come to pick up your milk.
Drop Off Payment, Contract, and Jars
You'll need to drop off your signed contract and payment ($50 for the share plus $8.50 x the number of weeks left in the calendar quarter). You will also drop off two of your jars (per share) at this time.
Each quarter you will need t0 drop off a check for the boarding fees for that quarter.
Pickup Your Milk!
Pickup days are Fridays (8am-8pm) and Saturdays (8am-3pm). Stop by our farm stand, located at 10580 Tefft Ave NE, Rockford, MI 49341, anytime between those hours to pick up your milk. At this time you will also leave 1 (per share) clean/sanitized jar on the shelf to the right of the fridge. Your fresh milk will be in the fridge labeled "Milk."
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What is a "CSA"?CSA stands for Community Supported Agriculture. It is a partnership between the farm and its community. You commit for a season of produce in advance. This allows us to calibrate how much produce to grow. Most of the farms costs come at the beginning of the season, securing capital and customers gives us a guaranteed market. In return the farm harvests the "cream of the crop" for its members. The CSA model creates a direct connection between farmers and eaters.
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Is Gallups Market Garden certified organic?We do grow organically however we choose not to certify organic with the USDA. Certified organic is not the gold standard it once was. There are several pesticides approved for organic use, but we believe that toxic substances, no matter their origins, should not be applied to our food. We never use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or any type of chemical sprays. We grow with only non-GMO and certified organic seed varieties. We prefer to think of our farm as beyond organic!
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How can I purchase produce from Gallups Market Garden?We offer two main options; Our produce subscription supplies you with weekly or bi-weekly produce boxes, packed and ready for pickup at the Farm Stand every Friday/Saturday. OR, you may purchase produce à la carte from our Farm Stand.
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How far in advance is produce picked prior to pickup days?Every Thursday our produce is harvested, washed, packed, and chilled for Friday/Saturday pickup.
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Can I customize my subscription box?When you sign up for our produce subscription, you'll have the option to indicate which items you love and which you'd prefer not to receive. We will do our best to accommodate these preferences.
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What if I get something in my produce box that I dislike?The advantage to eating seasonally is having the ability to try fresh new things. There may be an occasion where you receive an item that you are not familiar with. Let us know! We are happy to help with recipes or provide an alternative if available.
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Will I know what is in my box each week?Yes, every Thursday we post a picture and list of produce included in that week's box on our Instagram. You can also see our posts here.
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Is the produce pre-washed?We triple wash and rinse most all of our produce. However, if something was not washed, we would indicate that.
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How can I purchase produce from Gallups Market Garden?We offer two main options; Our produce subscription supplies you with weekly or bi-weekly produce boxes, packed and ready for pickup at the Farm Stand every Friday/Saturday. OR, you may purchase produce à la carte from our Farm Stand, any day of the week.
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How far in advance is produce picked prior to pickup days?Every Thursday our produce is harvested, washed, packed, and chilled for Friday/Saturday pickup.
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What is your produce subscription cancellation policy?If you are dissatisfied we allow cancelations at anytime. If you would like to cancel your subscription, please contact us.
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Can I skip weeks with the produce subscription?Our preference would be that you either have someone pick up your box for you if you're out of town and/or donate your box if you are unable to pick up. However, we will consider pausing your subscription for special circumstances if you contact us in advance.
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Is your produce certified organic?We do grow organically, however we choose not to certify organic with the USDA. Certified organic is not the gold standard it once was. There are several pesticides approved for organic use, but we believe that toxic substances, no matter their origins, should not be applied to our food. We never use pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or any type of chemical sprays. We grow with only non-GMO and certified organic seed varieties. We prefer to think of our farm as beyond organic!
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What do the hens eat?Our hens forage on Regenerative pastures and are rotated throughout the farm. We supplement with locally sourced Amish milled non-GMO grains with Fetrell organic mineral.
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Are the eggs organic?Yes! however while not certified organic, we NEVER use GMOs, antibiotics, hormones or chemical wormers!
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How can I cancel my egg subscription?We allow cancelations at anytime. If you would like to cancel your subscription, please contact us.
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Why Raw Milk?Raw milk is full of nutritional benefits. It contains much more amino acids, antimicrobials, vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids than pasteurized milk. The pasteurization process kills off the live, healthy bacterias.